SEN Teacher - Special Education
Posted date [2026-07-17]
(ID: 48193)
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LEAMS Education is a leading K-12 educational organization in the United Arab Emirates, with over 40 years of experience in nurturing future leaders through quality education. Founded by Mr. Abdul Lahir Hasan, LEAMS operates five campuses in Dubai and serves over 10,000 students from more than 50 nationalities. The organization employs between 51 and 200 staff members and generates an estimated revenue of $11M to $100M. LEAMS Education offers a range of services, including the delivery of UK and CBSE curricula, and emphasizes technology-driven learning. Its state-of-the-art facilities feature STEAM labs, robotics projects, and well-being centers, supporting both academic and personal growth. The schools under LEAMS include Apple International School, The Oxford School, The Indian Academy, and Apple International Community School, each providing diverse educational programs and inclusive learning environments. LEAMS is committed to accessibility and high-quality education, aiming to empower students to lead with innovation and resilience.([Apollo][1]) For the latest job opportunities at LEAMS Education, please visit careersingulf.com.... |
Job Description and Requirements
SEN Teacher - Special EducationJob Snapshot
Role: SEN Teacher - Special Education
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Special Education
Experience: Relevant SEN teaching experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
SEN Teacher - Special Education in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an immediate hiring opportunity within the Primary-Secondary Education sector for a qualified educator with expertise in inclusive education, individualized learning support, and student progress monitoring. The role will assess students\' needs, develop Individual Education Plans, adapt curriculum delivery, and collaborate with teachers, parents, counsellors, and school leaders to improve outcomes for students of determination.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Special Education
Salary: 7000-11000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The SEN Teacher will help ensure that
the school\'s inclusion policy is implemented consistently across all phases. The position will provide targeted academic, behavioural, and developmental support based on each student\'s strengths, needs, and learning profile.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, School Counsellor, class teachers, Learning Support Assistants, parents, and external specialists. Accurate assessment, individualized planning, progress tracking, and coordinated intervention will be central to the role.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure the objectives of the school\'s inclusion policy framework are reflected across all school phases.
* Assess students\' academic, behavioural, communication, and developmental needs.
* Develop appropriate teaching plans based on assessment findings.
* Create Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Plans in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
* Implement IEP targets through structured and measurable learning activities.
* Adapt curriculum content, teaching methods, classroom resources, and assessments to meet individual needs.
* Plan and assign activities matched to each student\'s abilities and learning goals.
* Monitor student performance and maintain accurate records of progress.
* Record learning data for students of determination and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
* Review and update IEPs according to student progress and emerging needs.
* Provide individual, small-group, and in-class learning support.
* Work with class teachers to develop inclusive teaching strategies.
* Support students with academic, social, emotional, behavioural, or communication challenges.
* Discuss student progress with parents, teachers, counsellors, administrators, and school leaders.
* Prepare clear progress reports and recommendations for future support.
* Mentor and guide Learning Support Assistants working with students who have additional needs.
* Help LSAs apply appropriate support strategies and maintain consistent documentation.
* Participate in student review meetings, inclusion meetings, and multidisciplinary planning.
* Support transitions between classes, phases, or learning programmes.
* Maintain confidentiality of student records and sensitive family information.
* Follow school safeguarding, child protection, inclusion, and professional conduct policies.
* Contribute to staff training and awareness related to inclusive education.
* Liaise with external specialists and support services when required.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Special Education.
* Alternatively, a Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Psychology with relevant teaching experience.
* Previous SEN teaching or special education experience is required.
* Experience working in an inclusive school environment is preferred.
* Strong knowledge of Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Plans.
* Ability to assess student needs and develop suitable intervention strategies.
* Experience adapting curriculum and assessment for individual learners.
* Understanding of students of determination and inclusive education practices.
* Ability to analyse learning data and monitor measurable progress.
* Strong communication skills for working with parents, teachers, counsellors, and school leaders.
* Experience mentoring Learning Support Assistants is advantageous.
* Patient, empathetic, organized, and attentive to individual student needs.
* Strong commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, inclusion, and student wellbeing.
* Must currently be based in the United Arab Emirates.
* Must be available to join immediately.
* Candidates holding an own, spouse, dependent, or sponsored visa are preferred.
Skills Set
* Special education
* SEN teaching
* Inclusive education
* Students of determination
* Individual Education Plans
* Behaviour Plans
* Student assessment
* Curriculum adaptation
* Differentiated instruction
* Progress monitoring
* Learning data analysis
* Academic intervention
* Behaviour support
* Learning support
* Parent communication
* Multidisciplinary collaboration
* LSA mentoring
* Student safeguarding
* Psychology
* Individualized learning
* Inclusion policy
* Student development
Why Join Us
This opportunity allows an experienced special educator to make a direct contribution to inclusive learning and student development within Dubai\'s established Primary-Secondary Education sector. The role offers meaningful responsibility for individualized support, curriculum access, teacher collaboration, and measurable student progress.
The successful candidate will join a professional school environment that values inclusion, student wellbeing, collaborative practice, and continuous development.
About the Company
LEAMS Education operates British curriculum and CBSE schools in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The group supports inclusive education, academic excellence, professional development, and structured learning environments designed to help every student achieve meaningful progress.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, School Counsellor, class teachers, Learning Support Assistants, parents, and external specialists. Accurate assessment, individualized planning, progress tracking, and coordinated intervention will be central to the role.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure the objectives of the school\'s inclusion policy framework are reflected across all school phases.
* Assess students\' academic, behavioural, communication, and developmental needs.
* Develop appropriate teaching plans based on assessment findings.
* Create Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Plans in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
* Implement IEP targets through structured and measurable learning activities.
* Adapt curriculum content, teaching methods, classroom resources, and assessments to meet individual needs.
* Plan and assign activities matched to each student\'s abilities and learning goals.
* Monitor student performance and maintain accurate records of progress.
* Record learning data for students of determination and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
* Review and update IEPs according to student progress and emerging needs.
* Provide individual, small-group, and in-class learning support.
* Work with class teachers to develop inclusive teaching strategies.
* Support students with academic, social, emotional, behavioural, or communication challenges.
* Discuss student progress with parents, teachers, counsellors, administrators, and school leaders.
* Prepare clear progress reports and recommendations for future support.
* Mentor and guide Learning Support Assistants working with students who have additional needs.
* Help LSAs apply appropriate support strategies and maintain consistent documentation.
* Participate in student review meetings, inclusion meetings, and multidisciplinary planning.
* Support transitions between classes, phases, or learning programmes.
* Maintain confidentiality of student records and sensitive family information.
* Follow school safeguarding, child protection, inclusion, and professional conduct policies.
* Contribute to staff training and awareness related to inclusive education.
* Liaise with external specialists and support services when required.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Special Education.
* Alternatively, a Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Psychology with relevant teaching experience.
* Previous SEN teaching or special education experience is required.
* Experience working in an inclusive school environment is preferred.
* Strong knowledge of Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Plans.
* Ability to assess student needs and develop suitable intervention strategies.
* Experience adapting curriculum and assessment for individual learners.
* Understanding of students of determination and inclusive education practices.
* Ability to analyse learning data and monitor measurable progress.
* Strong communication skills for working with parents, teachers, counsellors, and school leaders.
* Experience mentoring Learning Support Assistants is advantageous.
* Patient, empathetic, organized, and attentive to individual student needs.
* Strong commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, inclusion, and student wellbeing.
* Must currently be based in the United Arab Emirates.
* Must be available to join immediately.
* Candidates holding an own, spouse, dependent, or sponsored visa are preferred.
Skills Set
* Special education
* SEN teaching
* Inclusive education
* Students of determination
* Individual Education Plans
* Behaviour Plans
* Student assessment
* Curriculum adaptation
* Differentiated instruction
* Progress monitoring
* Learning data analysis
* Academic intervention
* Behaviour support
* Learning support
* Parent communication
* Multidisciplinary collaboration
* LSA mentoring
* Student safeguarding
* Psychology
* Individualized learning
* Inclusion policy
* Student development
Why Join Us
This opportunity allows an experienced special educator to make a direct contribution to inclusive learning and student development within Dubai\'s established Primary-Secondary Education sector. The role offers meaningful responsibility for individualized support, curriculum access, teacher collaboration, and measurable student progress.
The successful candidate will join a professional school environment that values inclusion, student wellbeing, collaborative practice, and continuous development.
About the Company
LEAMS Education operates British curriculum and CBSE schools in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The group supports inclusive education, academic excellence, professional development, and structured learning environments designed to help every student achieve meaningful progress.
